Jason David Frank, best known for playing the green Power Ranger in the hit ’90s superhero series, has died.
The actor’s rep confirmed his passing to People Nov. 20. Frank was 49. His death was not reported.
“Unfortunately, it is true,”According to his rep, the magazine was published. “Please respect the privacy of his family and friends during this horrible time as we come to terms with the loss of such a wonderful human being.”
Frank, a native of Covina, Calif. a mixed martial artist, is survived by his children—sons Hunter Jacob and daughters Skye
and Jenna.“He loved his family, friends and fans very much,” the rep told People. “He will be truly missed.”
Frank’s estranged wife is also survived him Tammie Frank, who filed for divorce from the actor in August in Texas, where they live, according to court records obtained by E! News.
Frank rose to fame playing Tommy Oliver, the bad-turned-good Green Ranger, in season one of the original children’s series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
in 1993. In 1993, he made his debut on the five-part episode. “Green with Evil.”